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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.39, 1,105.98 and 452.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.39, 1,105.98 and 452.13 is: 623.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.39 : 1,105.98 = 452.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.39/1,105.98 = 452.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.39x = 1,105.98 × 452.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.39x = 500,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,046.74/801.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.97

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